Jim Oglesby

Born: 8/10/1905 in Schofield, MO, USA

Died: 9/1/1955 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-14 | Final Game: 1936-04-17

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: James Dorn Oglesby

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Biography

Jim Oglesby, born in 1905, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1936 season. Playing primarily as a position player, Oglesby featured in a total of three games from April 14 to April 17 of that year. Despite the short duration of his major league career, he recorded two hits and drove in two runs, finishing with a batting average of 0.182. Oglesby did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his time in the big leagues. Oglesby's stint in the MLB came during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. While he did not enjoy a lengthy career, his brief involvement in the majors highlights the challenges faced by many players of his time, as opportunities were limited and competition was fierce. Although he may not be remembered as a standout player, Jim Oglesby’s journey to the major leagues reflects the aspirations and tenacity of many athletes striving to make their mark in professional baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
15.0	12.0	3.0	5.0	0	0	2.0	7.0	3.0	0	0	0.417	0.533	0.917	1.450

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1933	7.0	7.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286
1934	8.0	5.0	2.0	4.0	0	0	2.0	7.0	3.0	0	0	0.800	0.875	2.000	2.875

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	11	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	0.182	0.308	0.182	0.490	0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 55.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.490 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1936	PHA	AL	3	11	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	0	23	2	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	PHA	1B	3	0	23	2	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	3